Satellite Party is an alternative funk rock band conceived by former Jane's… Read Full Bio ↴Satellite Party is an alternative funk rock band conceived by former Jane's Addiction and Porno for Pyros frontman Perry Farrell following the demise of his former band in 2004. Guitarist & producer Nuno Bettencourt, drummer Kevin Figueiredo, newcomer Carl Restivo on bass, and Etty Lau Farrell completes the line-up as backing singer and dancer for the band.
Their first single was "Wish Upon A Dog Star".
Nuno Bettencourt and Kevin Figuireido left the band after Satellite Party released their album. They were later replaced by Nick Perri, and Jordan Plosky, respectively.

-New York
-2004

Wish Upon a Dog Star
Satellite Party Lyrics

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Oh, get your groove on
New shiny shoes on

I'ma coming in on lust and resurgence
With all my love, I overflow the river Nile
Rolling on for thousands of miles

We can celebrate your inner horizon

Ooh, we can activate our Christ teach, too
Oh, we'll have our fun

I am heaven in the spirit of the sun
I'll meet you when the day breaks through

It's time to shine and make
All your dreams come true, Lord
You wish upon a dog star
Wish upon a dog star

I've been worshiped by the buried ancients
Who asked for love, I gave them love radiations
And even hiding the sensations

Yeah, we can celebrate our inner horizon
Hell, we can activate our Christ teach, too
Oh, it'll be fun

I am heaven in the spirit of the sun
(Get your groove on, new shiny shoes on)
I'll meet you when the day breaks through
(Rocking me nightly, shining so brightly)

It's time to shine and make
All your dreams come true, Lord
You wish upon a dog star
Wish upon a dog star

Oh, we blink so brightly
Light up the dark all night, oh, hear me out
I'm right up there with the brightest
I'm like a giant, yeah

I am heaven in the spirit of the sun
(Get your groove on, new shiny shoes on)
I'll meet you when the day breaks through
(Rocking you nightly, shining so brightly)

It's time to shine and make
All your dreams come true, yeah come on
And wish upon a dog star, yeah come on

And wish upon a dog star, yeah go on
Wish upon a dog star

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Satellite Party's "Wish Upon a Dog Star" are open to interpretation, but they seem to be about celebrating life and love through music and dance. The opening lines encourage the listener to "get your groove on" and put on "new shiny shoes." The singer then declares that they're coming into the moment "on lust and resurgence," overflowing with love like the river Nile rolling on for thousands of miles. The chorus encourages people to make their dreams come true by wishing upon a dog star.

The lyrics seem to be rooted in spiritual and mystical imagery. The singer declares that they are "heaven in the spirit of the sun" and that they've been worshiped by "buried ancients" who received "love radiations" from them. The line "we can activate our Christ teach, too" seems to suggest a higher spiritual message or teaching that can be accessed through music and dance.

Overall, the song's lyrics encourage listeners to let go of their inhibitions and celebrate life through music and dance, tapping into a higher sense of spirituality and love.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, get your groove on
Let's dance and have fun

New shiny shoes on
Feeling fresh and ready to party

I'ma coming in on lust and resurgence
Entering with energy and passion

With all my love, I overflow the river Nile
Sharing love abundantly

Rolling on for thousands of miles
Going on an exciting journey

We can celebrate your inner horizon
Let's embrace your potential

Ooh, we can activate our Christ teach, too
We can also learn from spiritual teachings

Oh, we'll have our fun
We'll enjoy ourselves

I am heaven in the spirit of the sun
I am a divine being

I'll meet you when the day breaks through
We'll come together when new opportunities arise

It's time to shine and make
Time to succeed and thrive

All your dreams come true, Lord
Achieve your goals with divine help

You wish upon a dog star
Make a wish and believe in its manifestation

I've been worshiped by the buried ancients
Revered by previous generations

Who asked for love, I gave them love radiations
Provided love to those who sought it

And even hiding the sensations
Without expecting anything in return

Yeah, we can celebrate our inner horizon
We can continue to explore our true selves

Hell, we can activate our Christ teach, too
We can learn from the teachings of Jesus

Oh, it'll be fun
It will be enjoyable

I am heaven in the spirit of the sun
I am connected to the divine

I'll meet you when the day breaks through
We'll connect when opportunities arise

Rocking me nightly, shining so brightly
Being successful and shining brightly all the time

Oh, we blink so brightly
We stand out among others

Light up the dark all night, oh, hear me out
Inspire and illuminate others

I'm right up there with the brightest
Among the strongest and most successful

I'm like a giant, yeah
I am powerful and influential

It's time to shine and make
It's time to succeed and thrive

All your dreams come true, yeah come on
Make your dreams a reality

And wish upon a dog star, yeah come on
Believe in your wishes coming true

And wish upon a dog star, yeah go on
Continue to believe in your dreams

Wish upon a dog star
Believe that your wishes can come true

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@jesusalejandroaspilcuetadi8605

1y↑1

Oww get your groove on
New shiny shoes on
I'm a comin' in on lust and resurgence
With all my love I overflow the river Nile
Rolling on for thousands of miles
We can celebrate your inner horizon
Ooh, we can activate our Christ teach, too
Oh we'll have our fun
I am heaven in the spirit of the sun
I'll meet you when the day breaks through
It's time to shine and make
All your dreams come true
You wish upon a dog star
You wish upon a dog star
I've been worshiped by the buried ancients
Who asked for love
I gave them love radiations
And even hiding the sensations
Yeah we can celebrate our inner horizon
We can activate our Christ teach, too
Oh it'll be fun!
I am heaven in the spirit of the sun (Get your groove on, new shiny shoes on)
I'll meet you when the day breaks through (Rocking me nightly, shining so brightly)
It's time to shine and make
All your dreams come true
You wish upon a dog star
You wish upon a dog star
We blink so brightly, light up the dark all night
Oh hear me out
I'm right up there with the brightest, I'm like a giant
Yeah
I am heaven in the spirit of the sun (Get your groove on, new shiny shoes on)
I'll meet you when the day breaks through (Rocking me nightly, shining so brightly)
It's time to shine and make
All your dreams come true
You wish upon a dog star
You wish upon a dog star
You wish upon a dog star

All comments from YouTube:

@GiggzTriCityClick

11y↑72

One of the greatest songs that no one knows about!

@barryfox3751

3y↑1

I 100 percent agree one of the best songs Ever and not that many people know it

@psychedelicfright85

3y↑1

I didn't until today, and I've loved Jane's Addiction for over a decade. If it weren't for an article on forgotten supergroups.

@0boardcertified0

Yes!!! This has such a groove!

@jonbragg8613

Should have been massive...
Fab pop rock crossover
How the F does such good music get overlooked?!
You'd never hear it in the lil old United Kingdom of rain...

@evanham4057

I know about it

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@joaocarlospomboo

2y↑8

A such underrated classic

@MHHealy-uy5rr

6y↑28

This is one of the best trippiest songs of all time. It should have gotten so much more attention than it did when it came out. A lost classic...

@johar_prayudhi

50w↑2

Perry Farrel is a brilliant songwriter - he has an unique style and very good lyrics writing

@Revilik

3y↑7

How does Perry manage to make something this cheesy into something so amazingly good?

@MHHealy-uy5rr

5y↑41

I remember when this song came out thinking it was going to blow away everyone. Instead, many people have never heard or know of it. A shame, but I like to think of it as my own magnificent secret, privy to only a few-

@RyleeStrange

3y↑3

i lived in LA at the time. Still do, but the point is, especially working in the industry, knowing people who've worked with Perry and Nuno both, and the fact that all of my rocker buddies were blasting this on social media, i too, thought this was going to be like, the new direction of rock music. It was everywhere (but only in my little world, i guess). weird right?

@andremelo_82

I thought the same, it has all the elements for a great song, but in the mid 2000's nobody was interested in projects of musicians from 80's and 90's bands. If it had been a band like Linkin Park to release this song, it would have been knowed worldwide.

@mamelaurent

7y↑25

Brilliant, Perry's voice on Peter Hook's bassline, simply brilliant!!!

@mhoroky

31w↑1

That's not Peter Hook on Bass. It's The Cure's Simon Gallup. Know your stuff.

@jesusalejandroaspilcuetadi8605

1y↑1

@RavenWillliams

5y↑7

This song so much to me. Heard when I was about 3 or 4 and it's always had an impact. Perry Farrell is a genius.

@veritasinvicta8128

27w

About 20 are you? I heard this in a NY state gulag in 2007.

@SMHS28

7y↑24

This song is brilliant, and the video is sick, too. Who writes esoteric lyrics like, "I inherited the spirit of the sun" (?), or "I've been worshiped by the buried ancients, who asked for love--I gave them love radiation," and makes them rock? Perry F'n Ferrell; that's who.

@metallicamoose

That's just regular MGMT lyrics

@paulodetarso3198

@@metallicamoose Although PF does this since JA and PFP when MGMT still are using pamps or are all the sptz...

@Sheinko

16y↑2

I have been a fan of Perry's ever since i was a lil kid. I dunno what it is about this song but it just grabs you. I could listen to it over and over and never get tired of it. Keep Rockin Perry!!!

@diedra

17y↑4

Love,love, this song. As a young teen Jane's Addiction captured my imagination and heart. Now as an adult Perry's new music well... that same motivating spirt/music I heard as a teen has done the same as an adult. And anyone who has seen the blue pearl in meditation, or who has read of the Dogon Tribe - and Siruis B connection might get a kick out of this video. Thanks for posting this!

@trippiehippie7

14y↑13

The whole album is actually pretty good :)

@swarmmaster

11y↑9

Killer baa line...from the king of melodic alternative bass: Peter Hook.

@permaveg

22w

Former Joy Division and NewOrders bassist Peter 'Hookey' Hook's distinctive bass riffs on this fine track do wonders for the song.

@angelofarroni9305

2y↑1

Mi straaapiace, Mr Perry Farrell!!! 🌀 Un altro Stato della arte, di Grazia. Grazie da un ascoltatore qualunque, in questa Crosta, 🔗🧬⛓️🧠

@JM-eg6yx

3y↑1

Highly underrated song.

@diedra

9y↑4

Such an underrated song, concept, and video. Love - watch it about twice a year since it came out to make me remember .....

@txuriurdin753

+Diedra Michelle Like A Billy Corgan Solo Project Zwan...

@VajasKiflisZsemle

14y↑2

One of my favourite songs of the last few years...I love the video as well.

@samwisegamgee1243

8y↑10

Haven't heard this song in almost 9 years!! I remember singing along with this on the radio when I was still in middle school. xD

@vinylgirl6235

7y↑7

MORE PEOPLE NEED TO LISTEN TO THIS GREAT SONG!!!!!THANKS VINYLHEAVENRADIO FOR PLAYING.................

@birchmahogany2718

Great song, heard this a lot on satellite radio back when it released.

@arieldileo2965

2y↑1

Donde esta Perry hay Rock...es futuro puro ...!!!

@mauromantovani5902

3y↑2

Supa Dupa groove with Spooky on the bass TOTAL RESPECT

@HowlingWolfgang

14y↑1

Great tune man!

@AbbiZika

3y↑2

Here I am in 2021 STILL obsessed with this song. So disappointed it isn't on Spotify. Thank God I had a cool dad

@PhreakPhantom

2y↑1

Hey, it's on Spotify now :)

@AbbiZika

@@PhreakPhantom thank you!!!! Appreciate it!

@lennartbeat

6y↑1

this is from another world,loved the album since 1st play

@The.Last.Guitar.Hero.

5y↑7

Farrell, Hooky and Bettencourt..what's not to love?

@AntonioPerez-rt3uy

Temazo !

@snakeat3r114

8y↑58

Can't believe this song is so unpopular

@yvesdemers5657

7y↑9

just shows you how superficial the mass is... this song has underlying meaning of past civilizations ; Ferrell is Enlightened

@VerticeAlto

6y↑5

This song is unpopular because it's a good song! You should know this, this is sad but this is the reality of our world...

@richardharris6058

4y↑3

snakeat3r both songs from this album are ToTaL Jamz

@maximilianodelariega4276

3y↑1

So sad

@arielturdisenio

5y↑2

A excelent really millenian song, I can't believe this goes unnoticed off...even in spotify too (can t found ...)

@PhreakPhantom

It's on Spotify now

@malidkhadiri

4y↑1

The lyrics to this song is pretty good.

@MrDark21knight

1y↑1

Great song great video

@yussk8200

6y↑1

Great album...

@bestintheworld8641

3y↑2

This Song makes my 89 TransAm go fast on the interstate! 💪✌

@eddiepulido9571

11y↑2

great song!

@Yayoi4

16y↑1

LOVE THIS BAND (L)

@newchris1

10y↑8

When things seem hopeless, wish upon a dog star.

@gokuultra-sz3pg

7y↑2

amazing superb song

@dominicsandine

11y↑3

Still love this. Takes me to San Francisco. Dove Life"

@dimensiontemptress

11y

Go Perry! Rock that New Earth musik!

@angelofarroni9305

Rieccomi, in breve. Sono le 23-36, sulla pista ciclabile a 2 km in linea d'aria, dai faticatori del G 20. La Song è fantastica, ma sto godendo appieno di Voi, in questo altrettanto Sublime Video. Grazie ragazzi/e, per sempre 💙💙✳️🌀

@alanross8073

6y↑2

Peter Hook at his very best.

@termsofusepolice

45w↑1

SP was so much better than anything Nuno has done with Extreme.

@tovape

3y↑3

Came from hybrid, this song is fucking amazing

@BohemianConspiracy

10y

Mitch Mitchell Never Dies !

@janicebarbour8061

10y↑15

Took a few trys but I got my groove on new shiny shoes on

@ReneLio

4y↑2

Peter Hook kickass!

@divineintervention1844

Iconic musicians, sound and song. F%cking A

@maximilianodelariega4276

Only 858 likes ?? WTF!!!! It s amazing song....

@mattkemp4611

Booka Shade has just re-mixed it and now it's even better!

@edalder2000

8y↑6

The first thing I thought when I heard this was, "That bass part sounds like Hooky." Yup I can spot Peter Hook by his tone any time.

@truthlover2319

4y↑1

A Good Song Is A Good Song.

@BrettAlexander

2y↑1

Thank you, my Brasliero amiga, Laise Kelman for forcing me to go see PFs Satellite Party instead of The Editors that fateful summer's day...

@kevinmaltby6852

8y↑5

underrated

@soundgardener75

11y↑1

I think Nuno mentioned that he did not like some of the things happening backstage during the tour. He left on good terms with Perry though, and Kev joined him as well.

@el-el6012

Thank ah-El, you helped me my friend with your music...

@dcoffin85

16y

So THAT'S what a satellite party is!

@birchmahogany2718

5y↑2

XM radio played this alot when the single dropped.

@71invictus

9y↑13

Big time esoteric symbolism,Saturn,Sirius and orbs to boot.

@avedic

It's too bad this is the ~~best~~ only good song on the album.... :/
Oh well, Perry was just in an indulgent and not particular creative rut at this time.
But he came back STRONG on The Great Escape Artist. That album doesn't have one single bad song on it.
Anyway....yeah, this song is pretty excellent though! Get your groove on...new shiny shoes on!!

@RolleCall

13y

Getcha groove on, new shiny shoes on.

@georgiebyrom

16y↑1

get your groove on....new shiney shoes on!

@rolanjohnson9827

I seen that music video for almost ten years.

@andrewrobinson8593

8y↑11

The man who makes this song is the one missing from the video - Hooky

@theidiotsarewinning2868

I came for Nunoo and I stayed for Nuno. I wonder what these backstage antics were he left over...

@fermindoriamedina2325

6y↑3

Where can I find this song in good quality?

@apantulanevgiosul7353

Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xB-6ATu4EUw

@krischarlton7637

on the cd

@guitarmanphelixer4305

3y↑1

Today it finally got uploaded to Spotify!

@Vinchendi

Anyone find this on Spotify, tidal or Amazon?

@PhreakPhantom

2y↑1

It's on Spotify now

@dvdfrnzwbr

I went to this concert at the House of Blues and Nuno Bettencourt wasn't there.

@happygolucky2012AD

Wake up time!

@twistedara

14y↑2

I striped to this song B 4! Just 4 my man!

@MophineChild

Twisted Reina can I see?

@stevenwoodward879

8y↑3

good god his wife is smoking hot.....Perry fkn Farrell... got to love him.. Talk about a guy who plays by his own rules

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@allrequiredfields

16y

type in any of their names into the youtube search box.

@JDotttKnows

15y↑1

thats really sumthin to ponder on..thanks much

@burningxdimx

5y↑2

Think Perry listens to The B-52's?

@jonbragg8613

2y↑1

Should have been massive!
Would have obviously gone over daytime radios heads....
Absofucknlutely tremendous
Or rap!? 🤣

@chelopeppers

8y↑4

who is on guitarr on this song?

@AssCultStexSound

8y↑6

Nuno Bettencourt

@chelopeppers

awesome thanks!

@DJFairborne77

8y↑7

This track also features Peter Hook from New Order on guitar too!...

@eboethrasher

7y↑1

Bass guitar, but he plays high leads around 2:48

@evanham4057

Marcelo Corrales Nuno

@gabbysaavedra

4y↑2

Nuno 😍

@highonfire885

6y↑1

Follow the 42 down that rabbit hole

@izabelabodziarczyk7642

5y↑10

Who's in 2019?

@cieplepapucie5606

Ktoś z Polski xDd

@Comascape

2020

@maximilianodelariega4276

Hi! 2020

@faraon2012

6y↑1

Alchemy (ORMUS)

@libertadrebenga7343

6y↑1

♥️Multiculturalism♥️ 🇺🇲@.05%🇺🇲

@KillTVLiveFree

11y

Why Nuno left group?

@chipcatanzano1534

It's different I'm a big janes addiction and porno for pyros, not bad.

@nick5591

Too bad they couldn't stay together

@libertadrebenga7343

6y↑1

Allah & Islam git sacrificed 2😇 charity

@dr.lacystevensonpsyd.7293

Yes.

@CaniceMurphy

17y

so bad its good. is that the idea??

@wolfjosh95

2022.

@izabelabodziarczyk7642

2021

@abdullahsajjad6917

Nuno mr. vituoso

@lks_d_u_b_83

I really see Etty as a fucking Yoko Ono. What the actual fuck is she supossed to do there? Fuck.

@allanchristian4386

2021?

@evaninfante6461

8y↑1

Yes

@arieltur6925

3y↑1

Why the visual definition it so horrible ?? it s a good song, wath a waste !!

@richardharris6058

4y↑3

Covid 19 Alien 👽 Test 04/05/2020

@highonfire885

Sirius a b

@glennshuman4770

Sirius

@allrequiredfields

17y

What is with these super-costly, but totally vapid and meaningless videos? Can't they afford a real director? Gondry? Glazer? Jonze? Maybe these guys just had their hands all over it, not letting the director make a good video - who knows?

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